Asparagus and Cashews

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

I didn't think I liked asparagus until trying this recipe at a Christmas dinner. Now I cook it for any special occasion and everyone oooh's and aah's when I say it's on the menu.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Asparagus and Cashews

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

1 bunchasparagus stalks

ends cut

1 tablespoon soy sauce

½ cup chopped cashews

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus and stir-fry for a few minutes before adding soy sauce and cashews. Cook until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green stirring frequently.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus and Cashews

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 243.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.4g 11%

Carbohydrates: 10.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 21.6g 33%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 858.1IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 71.4mcg 18%

Calcium: 35.8mg 4%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 62.3mg 22%

Potassium: 336.7mg 9%

Sodium: 337.5mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 194.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.